NORTHFIELD, Minn. – The No. 20-ranked Carleton College women's golf team is one stroke off the lead after the opening round of the St. Olat-Carleton Invite.
Carter Sichol will carry a one-stroke lead into the final 18 holes, while
Cynthia Lu is in fourth place.
The Knights posted a team score of 316, tying No. 13 St. Catherine University for second place. The Wildcats' "B" team holds a one-stroke lead in the 12-team tournament.
Sichol turned in a steady round at Willingers Golf Club, with 14 pars, a birdie, and three bogeys for a 2-over par 74. Lue started the day with back-to-back birdies and collected another on No. 18 as she finished the day at 77 (+5).
Natalie Tatar, who is playing this weekend as an individual entrant, and
Mindy Zhai are tied for 15th place after posting scores of 82 (+10).
Sarah Zheng is tied for 19th place at 11-over par (83) after and up and down final six holes, while senior
Alyssa Soma, also playing as an individual, is a stroke behind.
Olivia Siebert turned in a score of 85 (+13), one shot better than senior
Taylor Kang, the third Knight playing as an individual entrant.
Up Next for the Knights
Sunday's final round is slated to tee off (weather permitting) at 8:30 a.m.
